Students and Nature

Time For Some Serious Play

,  |  Sep 17, 2010

This week, National Wildlife Federation will turn Twitter and Facebook into a virtual playground – and inspire people to turn the computer off and play outside! 6 Ways To Play … Read more

White House hosts first ever community college summit

,  |  Sep 17, 2010

Scheduled for October 5, 2010, the White House will host the first ever summit on community colleges, addressing their critical role as part of America’s economic vision for the future – … Read more

Oregon State University researching wave energy opportunities

,  |  Sep 15, 2010

The Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center (NNWREC), established in 2008, is a DOE-funded partnership between Oregon State University and the University of Washington. Oregon State University is focusing on wave energy research … Read more

Wind Turbine Technician Training at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College

, ,  |  Sep 15, 2010

This fall Dabney S. Lancaster Community College in Virginia launched its new program to offering a  Basic Wind Turbine Service Technology Certificate.   The Certificate requires the completion of 45 … Read more

Make Yourself At Home – Outdoors!

 |  Sep 15, 2010

Tips to bring nature closer—whether you have a backyard, deck, balcony, or a window Read more

Department of Education to Make University Sustainability Grant Decisions

, ,  |  Sep 12, 2010

A “University Sustainablity Program (USP),” passed by Congress as part of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (2008) and authorized at the U.S. Department of Education, will distribute grants soon through … Read more

Get Inspired with a Nature Haiku

 |  Sep 10, 2010

Read the winning entries from National Wildlife Federation’s haiku contest Read more

3 Fun Backyard Activities For Kids

 |  Sep 9, 2010

Nature bracelets, a homemade compass, and outdoor baby toys Read more

Back to School: Back Outside! Video Highlights

,  |  Sep 2, 2010

Check out this video with Kevin Coyle, summarizing his new Back to School: Back Outside! report about the role of outdoor learning programs and outdoor play time in furthering children’s overall education
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Back to School? Back Outside!

 |  Sep 1, 2010

‘Back to School:Back Outside!’ Report Documents How Outdoor Time Boosts Academic Performance
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